You’ve heard of the fast lane and the breakdown lane, but what about the cellphone lane?
In 2014, Chongqing, China, instated a 100-foot pedestrian path exclusively for texters (viaThe Guardian).
Antwerp, Belgium, did the same in 2015.
As early as 2008, several London lampposts were equipped with protective pads.
But not all cellphone injuries are lamppost or even car-related.
Regarding romantic relationships, phubbing can lead tofeelings of jealousyand inadequacy.
However, as she explains toTime, “it actually can severely disrupt your present-moment, in-person relationships.”
In some cases, phubbing can be a symptom of a larger issue within the relationship.
Over time, “phubbing can make a child feel inadequate, lonely, rejected, and dismissed.
Researchers have found that children become anxious or depressed when ignored.
He or she may think they are insignificant.”
Ultimately, active listening is akey ingredient in building healthy relationships.
Eye contact matters and lets the child know they are valued."
Breaking a habit is difficult but not impossible.
Ultimately, “their goal is probably not to exclude you.
They’re looking for inclusion; that’s probably why they’re looking on their phone.”
